To send a Sports Short announcement about your community or recreational sporting event, please email sports@fosters.com, mail 150 Venture Drive, Dover, NH 03820 or fax us at 603-749-7079. If you are e-mailing your announcement, please paste it in the body of the email. Do not send email attachments. DO NOT SEND COPY IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS and please submit in paragraph form. Please note: If your item is time sensitive, do not send at the last moment (i.e. the day before or the day of the event). It is suggested that you submit your item at least 10 days before the event to insure that it receives proper placement in a timely manner.

Roger Allen Baseball sign-ups

ROCHESTER — Roger N. Allen Baseball (Rochester Youth Cal Ripken Baseball) will hold sign-ups at the Rochester Community Center on Thursdays, March 21 and 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays, March 23 and 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is open to children ages 4-12 and the cut-off for one’s birthday is May 1. A birth certificate is required for all new league players. No more sign-ups after Saturday, March 30.

Buddy Ball Division (ages 5 to 20) may also sign up. Registration fee due at sign-ups. For information call 332-5469, 396-1582 or 581-9496.

SBR girls softball seeks president

SOMERSWORTH — Somersworth/Berwick/Rollinsford (SBR) Girls Softball League is looking for an individual to take over as president. The previous President, Bill Kinsey, has officially stepped down after five years and although all the other board positions have been filled, someone is needed (preferably from within the league) to step up and fill this position.

DOVER — The Dover Arena will once again hold the girls summer high school skate on Sunday nights in July and August. This was a huge success last summer and filled quickly. Every Sunday at 5:30 – 7 p.m. teams will be picked for a full game format with referees. It was very competitive last summer and lots of fun. Every week the teams will change.

All local area high school girls are welcome to register for this summer program. Players can be entering the 9th grade in September of 2013 or graduating in June 2013 and anything in between. This is a game format. Teams will be made each week based on registrations. Space is very limited for skaters only 22 will be signed up each week, and there are 2 goalie spots available. Referee will be provided.

This program was full last summer so sign up early.

For more information contact the Dover Ice Arena 603-516-6060 during weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Introduction to hockey At the Dover Arena

DOVER — Both Youth and AAults skaters are welcome at the Dover Arena for their introduction to hockey programs.

The spring sessions for Youth Introduction to Hockey starts Monday, April 1 and runs until May 20; April 1 is 6:30 – 7:20 p.m. and April 8 – May 20 is 6 – 6:20 p.m.. The program runs for 8 weeks and the cost is $ 160 per skater. Registrations are limited. Please note, this is not a learn to skate program, very basic skating skills are required. This program will prepare young skaters for the winter youth hockey season and full equipment is required.

The Adult Introduction to Hockey Program starts on Wednesday, April 3 – May 15 from 8 – 9:20 p.m. This program is designed for the adult skater with basic skating skills up to intermediate skating skills. The sessions start with skills and drills related to hockey, then a short scrimmage will end each session.

Instruction will include the basic concepts of stick and puck skills along with skating and positional skills as they relate to the game of hockey. Full hockey equipment is required. Registration forms are online at www.doverarena.com or at the arena.

Dover Arena Youth Spring 3 on 3 Hockey League

DOVER — The Dover Arena is now accepting registrations for the youth spring 3 on 3 hockey league.

Mini Mites and Mites will skate on Friday nights and Squirts, Pee Wee and Bantams will skate on Thursday nights. Sign-ups end late March. This program was full last season and early sign up assures a spot on a team. This program runs for 7 weeks — April 4 – May 17. Player fee is $150 registration forms online or at the Dover Arena.

Contact the Dover Arena for more information 603-516-6060 or online at www.doverarena.com.

Cancer research fundraiser/dance

ROCHESTER — There will be a fundraiser/dance to benefit cancer research on April 5, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., at the Rochester Elks Lodge. Heading the fundraiser is Ty Powers, who will be running in the Boston Marathon as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge.

He lost his dad to cancer last year and his wife, Carrie, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of 2012.

There will be a band, food and raffles. The event is seeking donations for the raffles from local businesses or sponsorships. Ty’s goal is to raise $10,000.

NEWINGTON — USA Training Centers now has registration open for April vacation camps. Baseball and softball camps for ages 7-12 will be offered the weeks of April 15-18 and April 22-25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is available on the website www.usatrainingcenters.com or by calling 603-431-6700.

Best buddies reception

CONCORD — Best Buddies New Hampshire will host a benefit cocktail reception at the Wentworth Country Club in Rye on March 24 at 7 p.m.

The event will feature drinks, dancing food and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 per person and $100 per couple. For more information dial 603-742-4384.

Powerlifting competition

NEWMARKET — Seacoast Sports Clubs-Great Bay will host the New Hampshire/Vermont Power Lifting State Championships on April 20 at 10 a.m. The meet is open to all lifters.

For more information, call Peter Hubbard at 603-706-3157.

Adult baseball league sign-ups

DOVER — Adult baseball league now accepting new players. All games played in the Seacoast. Games played on Sundays. Go to www.Coastalnebl.org. to learn more.

Senior baseball league sign-ups

DOVER — The Seacoast NH Men’s Senior Baseball League has openings for new players and teams. Join the league for its 23rd season of play. Must be 28 or over by Dec. 31, 2013. This is a wood bat league playing nine inning games on Sundays. There is currently a six-team league playing a 15-game regular season in Milton, Somersworth and Rochester. Please contact snhmsbl@gmail.com or call 603-969-7960 for more info. Visit us on the web at www.eteamz.com/seacoastnhmsb.

Coe-Brown HOF nominations

NORTHWOOD — Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is accepting nominations for its 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction. Applications can be obtained through the main office or the Coe-Brown website (www.coebrown.org) Click Athletics. All applications must be received in the Academy office no later than July 1. Please contact Matthew Skidds, Athletic Director with any questions at 603-942-5531 or mskidds@coebrown.org.

Rules of golf clinic

DOVER — The New Hampshire Golf Association will be conducting a Rules of Golf clinic this spring for all those interested in improving their knowledge of the Rules of Golf. The clinic will be held at Concord Country Club on April 6. This clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $15 fee is charged to defray the cost of lunch. Anyone interested should call John at 569-3471 or email jjelley@nhgolf.com to register. Space is limited.

Nippo Lake junior membership essay contest

BARRINGTON — Nippo Lake Golf Club in Barrington will be awarding a single junior membership for the 2013 golf season to a student entering grades 6-12 in the fall of 2013. All applications must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2013. Each applicant is asked to write a 200-word essay in response to the following statement:

“Beyond the pure pleasure of the game of golf, it also serves to build character traits. Some of these traits include integrity, honor, respect, courtesy, sportsmanship, confidence, honesty, perseverance and self-esteem. Select TWO of these traits and tell us how these character traits would be enhanced in you, through your experience at Nippo Lake Golf Club.”

The recipient of the award will be notified by Monday April 29, and the scholarship will be formally awarded on Sunday, June 2, during the NLGC Annual Take a Child to the Course Afternoon. Applications are available on the Nippo Lake Golf Club website, www.nippolake.com. All questions regarding the Golf Scholarship should be directed to Chris Mowers, PGA at 603-664-7616.

Seacoast Titans youth football and cheer sign-ups

DOVER — Sign ups for Seacoast Titans football and cheer will be held on March 27, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Rochester Community Center.

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — On Sunday, May 19, the annual Marshwood Little Hawks Golf classic will be held once again at the Links at Outlook in South Berwick, Maine. All proceeds will benefit the youth and high school football and cheerleading programs. Cost is $110 per golfer. For more info contact Ralph Hyson at 207-384-5004 or email Rbra4h@aol.com.

Noble Baseball Clinic

NORTH BERWICK, Maine — The Noble High School Baseball program is hosting a series of skills clinics for grades 4th-8th. Each clinic day will be divided into three sessions. Players are welcome to attend one or all sessions of their choosing on March 24 and April 7 in the3 Noble High gym.

The times are 9 to 10 a.m. (throwing/fielding), 10:10 to 11:10 a.m. (hitting) and 11:20 a.m. to 12 p.m. (pitching/catching).

The costs are $5 per session and $15 per clinic day. All proceeds benefit Noble baseball.

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — On Sunday, April 28, the Marshwood Youth Lacrosse and Marshwood High School Lacrosse Boosters will be holding their annual golf scramble to benefit both programs. This event will be held at the Links at Outlook in South Berwick, Maine. Cost is $95/golfer. For more info contact Ralph Hyson at 207-384-5004 or email Rbra4h@aol.com.

ROCHESTER — Spaulding High School is seeking a fall and winter spirit coach for the 2013-14 school year.

Candidates should have prior coaching experience at a public or private high school, but not required. Please submit cover letter, resume and three current letters of recommendation to: Kevin Hebert, Athletic Director, Spaulding High School 130 Wakefield Street, Rochester, N.H., 03867. Applications can be found at www.rochesterschools.com and applications can be emailed to Kevin Hebert at hebert.k@rochesterschools.com.

Dover Baseball sign-ups

DOVER — Dover Baseball registration is entering its final weeks. You may sign up online at www.dovernhbaseball.org. All players should be signed up prior to the assessment date which is March 24.

ROCHESTER — Spaulding High School baseball, Rochester Babe Ruth Baseball, and Roger Allen Baseball are teaming up to put on the first Roy Allain Rochester Baseball Golf Tourney on Saturday, May 11. This fundraiser will directly help all Rochester baseball player’s from ages 4 through 18. The cost to play in this tourney is $100 per player or $375 per team (if paid in advance). This fee includes golf cart, raffles, prizes, and lunch or dinner. On site late registration at Rochester Country Club is $115.

The committee is also in need of business sponsors, hole sponsors, donations for gift baskets and raffle prizes. No gift is too small and anything you can do is greatly appreciated. For a reg.form, questions or comments please contact John Creteau at jcreteau@metrocast.net